I’m eager to learn and would be grateful for any suggestions or experiences you can share, especially if you’ve dealt with challenging markets like this one.

Here are some key red flags to watch for:🔴 Lack of experience: A borrower without a proven track record in real estate projects may struggle to navigate unexpected challenges.🔴 Overly optimistic projections: Unrealistic ARV (after-repair value) or underestimated rehab costs can signal poor planning—or worse, a lack of transparency.🔴 Incomplete or disorganized documentation: Missing detailed plans, financial statements, or timelines could mean the borrower isn’t ready to execute the project successfully.🔴 Over-leveraged finances: Borrowers with excessive debt or insufficient personal capital invested in the deal could pose a greater risk of default.🔴 Questionable property comps: Overstated market values or inappropriate comparables may mean they’re inflating expectations.As always, thorough due diligence is your best protection.

Hi BiggerPockets Community,I’m exploring house hacking using Airbnb as part of my real estate strategy, and I’ve come across a challenge I’m hoping you can help me with.

. 💪 You’ll have some wingmen along the way, sure, but it's all on you.Success will bring a squad of cheerleaders, but challenges?

Here are my initial thoughts:As a small landlord in Ontario, my experience over the past eight years has highlighted significant challenges in managing rental properties effectively.

It’s challenging to understand how someone could allow their property to be sold at a tax deed auction.

Challenges?

While the stock market is on the roller coaster, getting people to invest in real estate right now is just as challenging or even harder for passive investors to invest in real estate.

Hello Kelly, House hacking is alive and well and yes depending on what market you are in it will be challenging to acquire something that will allow you to live rent free.

After reading Brian Burke's post about his apartment syndication deal that went terribly wrong, I understand even very successful people can face some pretty challenging situation.